http://www.lubbockchamber.comNews related to Lubbock Chamber of Commerce(c) 2013, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce All Rights Reserved.5Lubbock to Welcome Spring Like Never Before... Butterflies Alive! March 9th through June 12th, 2013 at the Science Spectrum & OMNI Theater. Do you remember the last time you saw a butterfly? Was it in a park, a garden, or your own backyard? What about a moth, with soft wings whispering in the shadow of night? Butterflies Alive is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the whole family that you won’t want to miss! Butterflies Alive brings the magical experience of a wild butterfly encounter up close and personal, providing you and your family with the thrilling experience of being surrounded by not a single butterfly, but hundreds of butterflies and moths flying freely and closely. Contained within a 3,000 square foot garden enclosure, flowering plants, trees, and ornate, insect-themed topiaries create an inspiring and mesmerizing atmosphere. Upon entering the “Flight House”, or the greenhouse structure that contains the butterflies, moths and flowering plants, one may spot a Zebra Longwing butterfly busily flying in search of a flower’s nectar meal, or perhaps a Luna Moth roosting in anticipation of the evening’s approach. The well know Monarch butterfly will be easily found most days, and is a central theme of the garden. Butterflies Alive brings these beautiful winged insects to life before your eyes as never before. A “Pupae Emergence House” is a welcome feature of the garden, and is where new butterflies and moths emerge safely before being released into the Flight House (new butterflies are added every week). Viewing windows into the inner chamber ensure that every visitor will get a chance to see a butterfly or moth emerge from its chrysalis. If you’re patient, you may just catch a Red Admiral drying her wings after her emergence. Daily releases, performed by Science Spectrum staff, into the Flight House are an added bonus not to be missed. COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Where do the butterflies come from? The butterflies are raised by butterfly farmers that have met certain criteria put forth by the USDA in order to successfully breed and sell butterflies commercially. All farmers are carefully screened and chosen for their care and commitment to the well being of butterflies, now and into the future. What kind of butterflies will I see when I visit? There are dozens of different butterfly species, and a handful of moth species, that are likely to be flying in any combination at any time during the course of the exhibition. A lot depends upon the conditions in which the butterfly farmers are raising their brood. Some of the most common include: Gulf Fritillary Agraulis vanillae Eastern Monarch Danaus plexippus Zebra Longwing Heliconius charitonius Giant Swallowtail Papilio cresphonte Eastern Black Swallowtail Papilio polyxenes Red Admiral Vanessa atalanta Painted Lady Vanessa cardui American Painted Lady Vanessa virginiensis Insider Tips This is exhibition is expected to be popular during it’s opening week during Spring Break and on weekends, so there are a few things you can do to make your trip a little easier. • Butterfly House tickets will be single entry admission only. • The Butterfly House can accommodate a limited number of people at a time. • During Spring Break (March 9-17), and peak times on weekends, ticket holders will be admitted into the Flight House in groups. The time allotted will depend on crowds. • Admission will be on a first-come-first-served basis. To avoid possible lines for entry, consider arriving earlier in the day. • No strollers allowed inside the Flight House. Stroller parking is available in the exhibition space. • The Flight House is wheelchair accessible. • Museum will have special extended hours until 6:00pm each day during Spring Break , March 9-17. • Groups of 20 or more may want to consider making reservations. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Call 806-745-2525 x234 for group rates and reservations. Also Featured: Flight of the Butterflies in the OMNI Theater While you’re here, you’ll also be able to take in the full butterfly experience by seeing the all new OMNI film, Flight of the Butterflies. Flight of the Butterflies is an interconnected scientific adventure story that spans not only thousands of miles, but generations. It’s about the remarkable Monarch butterfly migration, the most incredible migration on Earth, and the determined scientists who spent 40 years trying to discover exactly where the butterflies mysteriously disappeared when they flew south for winter. Danaus plexippus or Dana for short, is the Monarch we follow on her perilous journey from Mexico to Canada, along with her daughter, granddaughter and great granddaughter. The outstanding fourth, or “Super Generation” of butterflies travels more than 2,000 km south, all the way from the northern United States and southern Canada to Mexico, overwinters and makes one final short trip to the southern United States to lay eggs. Then, the cycle begins again. It’s one incredible trip you won’t want to miss! For more information on Flight of the Butterflies, visit the film’s website at www.flightofthebutterflies.com. The OMNI Theater will be showing the 2D version of this film. *For rates and reservations please call 806-745-2525 x234. Additional exhibit and film information may be found at www.sciencespectrum.org. Science Spectrum Museum and OMNI Theater is a local non-profit organization dedicated to science education. http://www.lubbockchamber.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1666Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:07:04 GMTResthaven Memorial Park, a Dignity Memorial® provider, is proud to announce our 65th annual Memorial Day Service in remembrance of Memorial Day, May 27, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. The community is encouraged to participate in this special event, with guest speaker, Captain Eric Pardo USMC, participation from Dr. Ken Horn, music from Jerry Brownlow, The Marine Corps League, The 4th Calvary Regiment and VFW Post # 2466. Immediately following, please join Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at our Mausoleum Chapel for a Memorial Service honoring those who have given of themselves so others may live in health and happiness through the Willed Body Program. The Dignity Memorial network of more than 1,800 funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers is North America’s most trusted resource for funeral and memorialization services. Dignity Memorial providers offer an unmatched combination of products and locations serving families with care, integrity, respect and service excellence. For more information, or to locate a Dignity Memorial network provider, visit www.resthavenfuneralhome.com. http://www.lubbockchamber.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1827Wed, 22 May 2013 18:06:19 GMTSBA OPPORTUNITIES - Looking for financing and need some answers? Then this workshop is for you! The following topics will be discussed by the SBA and the SBDC: *Information on SBA loans *What a business owner should have before applying for a loan *What the banker is looking for in a loan *Other programs and services available from the SBA. This workshop will be held at the Small Business Development Center at 2579 S. Loop 289, suite 114, Lubbock, Texas. The time is from 6pm to 8pm. There is no fee for this event. Please call Elaine @ 806-745-1637 to reserve your spot in the workshop. There is limited seating.http://www.lubbockchamber.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1818Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:36:22 GMTThe K-12 Global Education Outreach program is offering a summer camp for incoming 4th - 6th graders. Camp will include musical and dance performances, crafts and cultural celebrations as well as interaction with international students. Registration is underway and camp is limited to 50 participants. For additional detail: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/dpe/k12/summercamp.asp http://www.lubbockchamber.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1826Thu, 16 May 2013 13:32:10 GMThttp://www.lubbockchamber.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1662Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:21:56 GMThttp://www.lubbockchamber.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1643Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:52:05 GMThttp://www.lubbockchamber.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1644Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:52:52 GMThttp://www.lubbockchamber.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1829Thu, 23 May 2013 18:55:32 GMThttp://www.lubbockchamber.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1645Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:53:39 GMTThe Custom Spur Show and Auction will be an evening of excitement you will not want to miss! There will be both a Live and a Silent auction for our guests to participate in, a live concert put on by the Jeremiah Houston Band from Austin, Texas, dancing, and an open cocktail bar. Our guests will also enjoy a special dinner prepared by Chef Patrick Tarantino, the Executive Chef of the premier in-house restaurant at the Overton Hotel, the Pecan Grill. The selected menu can be viewed on the WPS website. Tickets to this event are $75.00 per person. All funds raised at this event will help eliminate domestic violence through the work of Women's Protective Services of Lubbock. http://www.lubbockchamber.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1828Thu, 23 May 2013 19:13:28 GMTAdmission is $5 for adults and under 12 are free. There will still be $1 off and active military and/NRA members with ID.http://www.lubbockchamber.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1680Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:20:35 GMTAdmission is $5 for adults and under 12 are free. There will still be $1 off and active military and/NRA members with ID.http://www.lubbockchamber.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1678Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:20:18 GMThttp://www.lubbockchamber.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1744Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:34:51 GMThttp://www.lubbockchamber.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1646Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:54:24 GMT